Author: Team Orange

Demonstrating its steadfast commitment to transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance, Pru Life UK received the coveted Four Golden Arrow award from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) at the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) Golden Arrow Awards recognition ceremony held on 19 September in Pasay City. The leading life insurer earned 119 points in the 2023 ACGS assessment, a marked improvement from the company’s scores in previous years. To encourage companies to exceed local regulatory requirements and adopt higher standards of corporate governance, the ACGS evaluates companies on key governance aspects, including shareholder rights, fair treatment, stakeholder engagement, transparency, accountability,…

As Ortigas Malls continuously commits to provide top-notch services to mallgoers, GH Mall in San Juan has made movie-watching more enjoyable with the newly opened Ortigas Cinemas! “The new Ortigas Cinemas offer high-quality viewing for all movie lovers. We want to bring a movie experience that is truly ‘Larger than Life,’” says Arch. Renee Bacani, Vice President and Head of Ortigas Malls. Located on the 5th floor of GH Mall, moviegoers can delight in seeing their most anticipated films on the big screen. They can choose from three different cinemas to watch their favorite films with their friends and family.

Yojiro Noda, frontman for the much acclaimed Japanese rock band RADWIMPS, is excited to release his first solo album ‘WONDER BOY’S AKUMU CLUB’. Noda shares, “A beatmaker named HOLLY sent me a bunch of beats over Instagram. I didn’t really have time to listen to them at first but when I did, there were tons of interesting ideas so I asked him to send me the stems of a particular track, which he immediately responded.” Despite already juggling multiple projects, including creating new songs for RADWIMPS and acting, when Noda finally found time to experiment with the sound, he added…

Chris Leong, Chief Marketing Officer of Schneider Electric, emphasizes three pillars that businesses should implement to future-proof their operations: Electrification, Automation, and Digitalization. Schneider Electric identified pivotal megatrends shaping industries and customer needs that present opportunities for businesses to innovate. Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is urging local industries, including data centers, infrastructure, manufacturing, power and grid, and water utilities, to embrace sustainability as a core business growth strategy, rather than merely a corporate social responsibility initiative. As the world confronts the challenges of climate change, rising energy costs, and the current Administration’s prioritization towards…

As modern lifestyles and unpredictable weather make laundry challenging for a growing number of people, Surf—the#1 laundry Masterbrand in the Philippines—launched two new products to fight Amoy-pawis and Amoy-kulob. The New Surf Fabric Conditioner Fresh & Bloom boasts 3x Amoy-Pawis Shield Technology, which protects clothes from amoy-pawis and keeps them fresh and blooming for up to 12 hours, especially during sweat-inducing activities and hot weather (versus just washing it with detergent only). During the event program, Assistant Business Performance Manager – Surf FabCon, Marian Almendras emphasized that when it comes to laundry, using detergent isn’t enough, and applying fabric conditioner…

Dance with the devil and he’ll follow you home. From Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ryan Coogler (“Black Panther,” “Creed”) comes a new vision of fear in “Sinners,” starring Michael B. Jordan (“Black Panther,” “Creed”) in a dual role, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O’Connell and more. Official synopsis: Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South), in partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region IV-A (CALABARZON) and Provincial Government of Cavite, held a successful Biyaheng South Experiential Tour 2024. This year’s Experiential Tour was proudly co-presented by Taal Vista Hotel and DongFeng Motors PH, with generous sponsorship from World Balance, Sky Ranch Philippines, and Suteki Japanese Restaurant. Our Ka-biyaheros—comprising a diverse group of influencers and media partners—went on an exciting adventure to explore and experience the hidden treasures of South Luzon.

The leading global smart devices provider, HONOR, is launching the HONOR Magic V3 in the Philippines which is the brand’s thinnest foldable phone to date. “We are excited to introduce the slimmer and stronger foldable phone of HONOR. Its premium look has more than meets the eye which we can’t wait to unveil soon,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines.

In a pioneering move to help underserved and unserved Filipinos quickly bridge the gap between daily essentials and take the first step towards creditworthiness, leading finance app GCash, through its lending arm Fuse, has unveiled the expansion of its GLoan with an extended feature: the GLoan Sakto. This game-changing fintech innovation is designed to empower Filipinos, especially in the D&E sectors, allowing them to afford day-to-day essentials. Designed to help Filipinos thrive every day through responsive and inclusive digital services, GLoan Sakto reflects GCash’s commitment to develop meaningful financial solutions that support the everyday needs and long-term financial well-being of…

A merchant allegedly engaged in the illicit trade of endangered species was apprehended following a collaborative effort between the Philippine National Police and leading digital finance app, GCash. The suspect supposedly had been utilizing digital means to conduct unlawful transactions. The arrest followed a sting operation where it was discovered that the suspect was selling endangered leopard geckos. The transaction involved an initial down payment made through GCash, followed by a physical exchange of the wildlife for the remaining payment at a prearranged meeting place. Recovered from Marquez were four live leopard geckos, along with a smartphone used in illegal…

In its constant pursuit to foster community, 7-Eleven has mastered collaborating with popular brands that can stir excitement among its customers. This month, 7-Eleven goers can jump on another awesome adventure as a legendary partnership is making noise in regions far and wide: that between the convenience store giant and one of the most beloved media franchises in the world, Pokémon. A brand that’s captured the hearts of many with its range of video games, animated series and films, trading cards, and mobile apps, Pokémon’s zest for exploration will definitely provide an irresistible thrill for fans of the franchise and…